On Friday, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, on behalf of the United States of America, congratulated the people of Georgia on May 26 Independence Day.
The statement states that “Georgian citizens deeply understand the value of independence, freedom and democracy. Despite Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the continued occupation of 20% of Georgian territory, its people are showing an unwavering determination to pursue their Euro-Atlantic future. »
“The United States recognizes and condemns Russia’s aggressive behavior, including the 2008 Russian invasion of Georgia and subsequent occupation of its territory, which continues to this day. The United States strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders,” Blinken said in a statement.
He also noted that “the United States is proud to support Georgia’s efforts to advance democratic development, fight corruption, strengthen the rule of law, diversify the economy, and build a prosperous future over the 31 years of US-Georgia bilateral relations,” he added. said.
Blinken reaffirmed “the continued commitment of the United States to help Georgia build the secure and prosperous European democracy its citizens yearn for and so richly deserve.”
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